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Continue reading →: Marcos’ Claims of Missiles Over Manila: Assessing the Risk of Hypersonic WarfareBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a revelation that could shake the very foundations of regional security, Senator Imee Marcos has raised the specter of Chinese hypersonic missiles targeting the Philippines. According to Marcos, 25 areas, including Batanes and Subic, are potential targets due to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement…
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Continue reading →: Philippines’ AI Revolution: Paving the Path to Trillion-Peso GainsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the heart of Manila’s bustling digital frontier, a bold vision emerges: the Philippines poised to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to catapult its economy into a new era of prosperity. According to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan,…
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Continue reading →: From Shoals to Taiwan: Dress Rehearsal for WarBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowy corridors of global geopolitics, a provocative assertion by Matthew Pottinger, a former top US national security adviser, reverberates like a distant thunderclap. Speaking at the Heritage Foundation, Pottinger declared that China’s recent provocations in the South China Sea, particularly its aggressive stance…
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Continue reading →: Economic Stagnation: The Philippines vs. Its Rising Asian NeighborsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In 1987, the Philippines found itself categorized as a lower middle-income country by the World Bank, a designation it has not managed to shake off since. Despite decades of effort, this Southeast Asian nation lags behind many of its neighbors in economic progress, stymied by…
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Continue reading →: EDCA Dilemma: Sovereignty or Security for the Philippines?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As tensions rise in the Asia-Pacific, the Philippines finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the implications of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. The debate is fraught with high stakes, as articulated by UP professor Roland Simbulan, who contends that…
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Continue reading →: Redefining Health: Herbosa’s Vision for a Well NationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world where words carry weight, and names hold power, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s recent proposal to rebrand the Department of Health (DOH) as the “Department of Health and Wellness” resonates with profound significance. It’s a bold move, one that echoes a broader vision…
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Continue reading →: Legal Liabilities and Defenses: Duterte and the Case of QuiboloyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The recent statements by former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the whereabouts of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy have stirred a hornet’s nest of legal implications. Duterte’s admission that he knows Quiboloy’s location but won’t disclose it raises serious questions about potential obstruction of justice. The Philippine…
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Continue reading →: Calming the Waters: The Resurgence of PH-China Maritime CollaborationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the corridors of power, where tensions are negotiated and futures are shaped, a glimmer of hope has emerged between two nations at loggerheads over a contested sea. The Philippines and China are contemplating the revival of the Joint Coast Guard Committee (JCGC), a mechanism…
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Continue reading →: Alliance on the Edge: Why the Philippines Must Rethink Its Reliance on the USBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the Philippines navigates the treacherous waters of international diplomacy, the unpredictability of US foreign policy casts a long shadow over its security strategy. Recent remarks from former President Donald J. Trump have raised alarms about America’s commitment to its allies, particularly as China’s assertiveness…
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Continue reading →: From the Ashes: De Lima’s Crusade Against DuterteBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the swirling vortex of Philippine politics, the latest chapter pits two titans against each other once more. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, with his characteristic bravado, dismisses the relentless tirades of former Senator Leila de Lima. As the shadows of past controversies loom, De Lima…
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